Introduce your students to the rich history of African-American music! This collection of songs and reproducible pages features some of the most important musicians of each style of music covered. It highlights how the roots of African-American music can be traced from the slave songs of the 1700s through hip-hop music of the 1970s and 80s and demonstrates how this music has influenced and shaped the music of the world. An enhanced CD containing audio examples of the featured music styles is included to allow your students to hear the music in the lessons. In addition, a discography, reproducible worksheets, extension activities and a complete Power Point presentation are all included for use with your class.